Job Description

Compensation Range: $18/hr - $21/hr commensurate with experience

Overview:

Program Coordinator is responsible for all service logistics, supervision, and work plans for the Grant for the Benefits for Homeless Individuals (SAMHSA) project led by Intercambios Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all program services to individuals (and families) who are experiencing homelessness, substance use, and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Supervise personnel about task compliance, attendance, and performance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans.
• Coordinates the monthly work plan.
• Conduct weekly brief meetings to direct the work of the team.
• Ensuring that evidence-based practices are properly addressed and documented.
• Coordinate and participate in case discussions. Provide recommendations and follow-up if necessary.
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration with other community-based organizations and partners.
• Ensure program integration with other agency services.
• Develop a steering committee and coordinate quarterly meetings.
• Assist in the coordination of all data gathering, analysis, and program reporting.
• Prepare SAMHSA Progress Reports.
• Collect monthly reports from the team, monitor service delivery trends, identify areas for improvement and make a corrective action plan.
• Oversee data entry into the system and monitor project progress.
• Represent organization in different forums.
• Support the work team in everything necessary for the continuity of services.
• Support the evaluator in the collection of information.
• Report project progress or challenges to the project director.

Requirements:

• BA or master’s degree in related field
• Experience with direction or coordination of programs directed to people that have experienced homelessness, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders in community settings.
• Experience with supervision and disciplinary management.
• Experience with Evidence Based Practices / Interventions
• Knowledge about MAT/HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-C, and STDs in the Puerto Rican context
• Able to work closely with others in outreach team and office setting (team player)
• Proficient and efficient with multiple computer software programs
• Meticulous at maintaining records and confidentiality protocols
• Outreach experience
• Up to date driver’s license

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